Shaw v. U.S. Airways, Inc., 665 S.E.2d 449 (N.C. 2008).

Aug 27, 2008

OUTCOME: Significant victory for employers in NC

The NC Supreme Court, as a matter of first impression, decided that employer contributions to employee pension plans are not part of the employee's "average weekly wage" for purposes of the NC Workers ... Compensation Act. Named one of the most significant decisions in North Carolina for 2008 by North Carolina Lawyers Weekly.

Gauldin v. Honda Power Equipment Mfg., Inc., 351 F. Supp.2d 455 (M.D.N.C. 2005).

Jan 01, 2005

OUTCOME: Dismissal of state law claims preempted by ERISA

Freeman v. Duke Power Co., 114 Fed. Appx. 526 (4th Cir. 2004), cert. denied, 125 S. Ct. 1733 (U.S. 2005).

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OUTCOME: Dismissal of all claims against Duke Energy

Enoch v. Alamance County Dep’t of Social Services, 595 S.E.2d 744 (N.C. Ct. App. 2004).

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OUTCOME: Victory for County in race discrimination case

Ashmore v. Ceridian Corp., 620 F. Supp.2d 782 (N.D.Miss. 2009)

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OUTCOME: Summary judgment for defendants in ERISA action